The Six Best Winter Training Videos of 2013-14
Olympic campaigning isn’t just about the gym and the water. There is also the creative component, and these talented sailors show some great creativity in these training videos. Check out these spectacular videos from this off season! GBR 96 – Dylan Fletcher & Alain Sign – Super Breezy Training Session GER 12 – Erik Heil […]
Want to join us in Helsinki?
Dear 49er Supporter, As you know, the 49er Europeans 2014 will take place in Helsinki, Finland 6th – 13th July. We have a strong organization to prepare and run the regatta. However, as you know, the more capable people there are in the organization, there are, the better the regatta will be. So, if you […]
Free Public Transport
Helsinki Region Transport, the organization responsible for public transport in Helsinki has granted all participants in the 49er Europeans free use of public transport in the Finnish capital. At registration sailors and coaches get a card that allows them to use buses, trams and metro (underground) within Helsinki without having to pay any fees. That card […]
49erFX As Open Class At Select Regattas
Important Notice – After the posting of this story, the Eurocup changed their minds and have restricted their events further. It’s long been a challenge to jump from any youth class straight into the 49er. With the introduction of the 49erFX, there is a now a natural bridge for youth and mixed teams to sail […]
Eight Best Theatre Style Races Ever Filmed (Including One You Didn’t Think Would Make the Cut)
It’s a new feeling for sailing fans get used to being able to watch Olympic racing live or nearly live. As such, we’re able to see the moments that make a difference. For years regattas have been won and lost for reasons only known to the sailors themselves. The 49er class hopes the world of […]
Maximum Intensity At Miami World Cup Finals
Perfect conditions finally arrived in Miami as the 49er and 49erFX fleets raced on the final day of the 2014 ISAF World Cup of Sailing – Miami. The top 10 boats from each fleet were scheduled for a 3 race Theatre Style Final series that was completed on the blue waters of Biscayne Bay […]
Fantastic Theatre Style Final On The Cards In Miami
Regatta Update: Skiff fans be ready for an intense final day of the Miami World Cup of Sailing. The 49er fleet is crazy close on points, with 4 teams within 3 points of each other going into this 3 race, Theatre Style, final. The 49erFX racing has seen Sarah Steyaert and Julie Bossard of France […]
From the Europeans to Santander
Finnlines has given us the following quotation for transport Helsinki – Bilbao. There are normally departures from Helsinki each week. These prices should be about 25% below normal list prices. We will come back with more information on booking etc. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will forward them to Finnlines. […]
Final Day Put Leaders Under Pressure in Miami
With a poor forecast, the prospects for racing were low, but enough wind filled in for an exciting three races in each class. Both the 49er and 49erFX fleets had clear leaders heading into the final day, with 11 and 14 point leads respectively, but first race blunders put each leader under pressure for the […]
Graels Take 5 of 7 Races on the Day!
Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, BRA 12, had an epic day on the water winning all 4 races held in the 2014 49erFX Seiko North American Championships. Bother Marco then went out and won his first ever international race! In fluky, shifty, and puffy conditions they had the magic to work through what ever the […]